Incheon City and Four National Public Corporations Reduce Air Pollutant Emissions by 375 Tons Last Year

It has been revealed that Incheon City and four national public corporations cooperated to significantly reduce air pollutant emissions last year.

According to Incheon City on May 4, the city, together with Incheon International Airport Corporation, Incheon Port Authority, Korea Gas Corporation, and Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation, invested a total of 60.5 billion won through the 'Incheon Clean Corporation Council Phase 3 Environmental Improvement Project' last year, reducing air pollutant emissions by 375 tons.

This investment scale is approximately 40% larger than the originally planned amount of 43.1 billion won. The reduction in pollutants includes 256 tons of nitrogen oxides, 85 tons of sulfur oxides, and 33 tons of dust. Notably, these figures only account for indicators that can be quantitatively measured; Incheon City explained that the actual reduction could be even greater when considering qualitative reduction effects.

Incheon Clean Corporation Council Phase 3 Environmental Improvement Project Promotion Agreement Ceremony. February 20, 2025. Provided by Incheon City

The city is establishing a data-based management system to ensure the council can drive tangible changes, while supporting the implementation of 17 detailed projects across sectors such as aviation, ports, energy, and waste management. During February and March, the city focused on strengthening partnerships by visiting major sites, listening to field difficulties, and discussing improvement measures.

The Phase 3 agreement will continue through 2029. Incheon City and the four public corporations plan to further solidify their joint cooperation by monitoring the implementation of the agreement and sharing best practices in the future.

An official from Incheon City stated, "Thanks to the proactive and active investments of the four public corporations, we are seeing tangible improvements in air quality," adding, "We will continue to work with these corporations to create a clean environment that citizens can truly feel."

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